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The Melbourne Octet brings together eight outstanding musicians known for their sophisticated sound. The Octet toured Japan in 2025 with a program of stunning jazz arrangements, acclaimed for precise ensemble work and a disciplined blend. The Octet is delighted to present an afternoon of close-harmony jazz of the highest calibre, presenting finely crafted arrangements to create a refined and exciting sound world. Enter the era of the Jazz Band for an hour of pure delight!It don’t Mean a Thing if it ain’t got that Swing — Duke Ellington, arr. Ben Parry
Let’s Misbehave — Cole Porter, arr. Alexander L’Estrange
Begin the Beguine — Cole Porter, arr. Alexander L’Estrange
Le Baylere — traditional folksong, arr. Goff Richards
Night and Day — Cole Porter, arr. Alexander L’Estrange
Machi no Dorufin — Kingo Hamada (1982), arr. Alexander L’Estrange
It’s De-Lovely — Cole Porter, arr. Alexander L’Estrange
O My Love is like a Red, Red Rose — traditional folksong, arr. Simon Carrington
Blue Moon — Richard Rogers, arr. David Blackwell
Dream a little Dream of Me — Wilbur Schwandt and Fabian Andree, arr. Julie Gaulke
The Best is Yet to Come — Cy Coleman, arr. Alexander L’Estrange
The Way you Look Tonight — Jerome Kern, arr. John Rutter
Tea for Two — Vincent Youmans, arr. Peter Gritton
Beyond the Sea — Charles Trenet & Jack Lawrence, arr. Alexander L’Estrange
The Melbourne Octet was formed as a touring choir, beginning with a tour of Sweden in 2019. The Octet is made up of artists who sing as both soloists and professional ensemble singers in ensembles from Opera Australia to the Song Company, from church choirs to jazz bands, all with a love of close harmony.
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St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Woodend, 15 Templeton St, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia, Macedon
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